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Name: Tyler Jernigan.

School: Mason High School.

Sport: Lacrosse.

Class: Senior.

Age: 17.

Claim to fame: "Just being a leader on the field; leader by example." Jernigan, a midfielder, has played varsity for the Comets all four years. He plans to attend the University of Dayton, and with a 3.85 GPA, major in sociology.

Bet you didn't know: "I still ride my bike almost every day."

Toughest opponent: Moeller.

Favorite pro athlete: Clinton Portis.

Person who would play you in a movie: Mel Gibson.

Game-day ritual: "I sit in silence in the corner of the locker room."

Hours per week you're on the field: 12 or 13.

Vegetable you just won't eat: Asparagus.

Most prized possession: "My lacrosse stick."

Favorite piece of clothing: Moccasins.

Favorite movie: "Braveheart."

Favorite book: "Harry Potter."

Favorite magazine: Inside Lacrosse.

Favorite TV show: "The Office."

Favorite musical artist: Taking Back Sunday.

Biggest influence: "My dad (Tony). He's always taught me to work hard."

Philosophy on life: "Things are always going to be tough. You've just got to keep going."

Best thing about lacrosse: "Winning, because it feels good to celebrate with your team afterwards."

Worst thing about lacrosse: "Conditioning."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Probably somewhere warm opening a business."

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